Table 1 Risk factors contributing to Staphylococcus aureus mastitis on the example farm. Figures in brackets refer to the weighting and ranking of the risk factors
From: HACCP-based quality risk management approach to udder health problems on dairy farms
Deficiencies in the milking machine function | (1) |
High teat end callosity scores in the herd | (2) |
Contaminated hands of milkers, bedding material, flies | (3) |
Previous udder infections with Staphylococcus aureus or | (4) |
Streptococcus uberis | |
Poor milking method and hygiene | (5) |
Poor culling policy regarding problem cows | (6) |
Age of cows | (7) |